Can you train a parakeet not to say specific words?

[SilverBirds]

Okay! Thanks for replying!

That's good! Oh, is that rare?

Depends on the bird. I had one that had one almost every other week which is how he died. My others don't have one very often, maybe every 2-4 months. Nightfrights happen when something spooks them at night. In the wild they are prey animals and so there first instinct is to flee which can really hurt them if they are not calmed down.

 

[wolf-deer88]

they are like potato chips.
but it helps to get one at a time to play with them.
Or get them one on one time to tame them. I never got far with the cutie in my Avatar.

LOL, yeah. Is it difficult to tame a parakeet? That's a shame. He/she is beautiful!

Depends on the bird. I had one that had one almost every other week which is how he died. My others don't have one very often, maybe every 2-4 months. Nightfrights happen when something spooks them at night. In the wild they are prey animals and so there first instinct is to flee which can really hurt them if they are not calmed down.

Aw, I'm sorry about that. I see. Would putting a tarp or blanket over their cage keep them from getting spooked?

 

[SilverBirds]

Covering the cage does help prevent it.

The budgie taming process can be slow, but worth it. Some birds tame really fast and others take a few months to warm up to you.

And can you elaborate on were you want to put the cage?

 

[rjmyooper]

My friend Chris and His Husband's bird (not a parakeet) says "Here Kitty, Kitty" whenever the cat walks into the room.
It's SO funny!

 

[Alagirl]

budgie people are like chicken people: They go to great lengths to care for their birds.
The bigger the cage the better (the little cage you get in pet stores is too small! They work as hospital cage or short term housing. Many build aviaries for their flock, but if you think chickens are everybody's favorite snack, Parakeets are even more so! I had a hawk buzz my cage when I had it standing inside the patio door! Then he looked ticked there was wire between him and his lunch! So the outdoor setting will have to be as secure as the chicken coop and run!

https://www.talkbudgies.com/

 

[Alagirl]

Covering the cagedoes help prevent it.

or leaving a night light on.

 

[wolf-deer88]

Covering the cagedoes help prevent it.

The budgie taming process can be slow, but worth it. Some birds tame really fast and others it'll take a few months to warm up to you.

And can you elaborate on were you want to put the cage?

That's good.

It does sound like it's worth it. Again, a great experience.

We have a no pets in the house rule, so I was thinking about putting the cage in our carport, if that would work. Or maybe just put a giant aviary in the yard and have several birds.

My friend Chris and His Husband's bird (not a parakeet) says "Here Kitty, Kitty" whenever the cat walks into the room.
It's SO funny!

That is hilarious!!! I'd love to see that!

budgie people are like chicken people: They go to great lengths to care for their birds.
The bigger the cage the better (the little cage you get in pet stores is too small! They work as hospital cage or short term housing. Many build aviaries for their flock, but if you think chickens are everybody's favorite snack, Parakeets are even more so! I had a hawk buzz my cage when I had it standing inside the patio door! Then he looked ticked there was wire between him and his lunch! So the outdoor setting will have to be as secure as the chicken coop and run!

https://www.talkbudgies.com/

Yep! Oh, okay. Oh, wow!

 

[Alagirl]

LOL, yeah. Is it difficult to tame a parakeet? That's a shame. He/she is beautiful!

Aw, I'm sorry about that. I see. Would putting a tarp or blanket over their cage keep them from getting spooked?

she went across the rainbow bridge several years ago, her flockmates followed soon after.and I have not gotten any new ones since (I have too many cats ATM, my fault, but that's the stand for now)

 

[wolf-deer88]

I'm sorry to hear that.

 

[SilverBirds]

I mean, a carport can work. Just be careful with whatever else is in there. Budgies are VERY sensitive to smells so you wouldn't want to put her near a car or gasoline or anything. And if your budgie is outside, I'd suggest clipping the wings so it can't fly away.

Overall, they are very entertaining and fun companions. It's possible I love them an itty bitty, teensy little 0.0001% more then my chickens....